If your dream is to be a Doctor, Lawyer, or Engineer, yeah you should go to college, but otherwise, definitely reconsider. 

She cost me a lot because she wouldn’t communicate, and I was also at fault for not being more assertive and replacing her.  

So my hubby put in the screens the day of inspection, and removed them immediately afterwards, rather than replace them annually. 

They could not replace the $500K so not losing it is more important than growing it faster than inflation.As someone said, there is no right answer.

My goal with real estate is to acquire enough rental properties to replace my full-time income with passive income.  

I did all the inspections and got all the quotes I needed to replace.

Here is what we have already decided:Keeping the range, as it is in good condition, but the range hood and dishwasher are being replaced.Wallpaper is going far, far away, replaced with a tile backsplash.

I am looking for recommendations on an architect and engineer to assist with design, permitting, site plan, etc.

He was a good engineer and not a business head; so for me it was a 'no'. 

The best opportunity you will have to replacing out-dated systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) and improve the energy efficiency of the building envelope (air sealing, insulation, fenestration) is before a building is placed into service.